Tools to use in digital storytelling

Digital stories can run the gamut, from being very high-tech and made from sophisticated tools, to being pretty low-tech and made from tools that are available to the average computer user. Powerpoint, photos, movie clips, music clips, animation, and sound clips can also be used. Two websites that list more high-tech options are the Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling website from the University of Houston and the Digital Storytelling Tools website from the electronic portfolio of Dr. Helen Barrett. Both websites list software and hardware compatible with Macs or PCs.